rosemary focaccia

Milwaukee, WI
Updated on Nov 30, 2009

I simply love rosemary. If you do too, this bread is for you!

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Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water 105-110 degrees
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • - cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How To Make rosemary focaccia

  • Step 1
    Combine yeast and warm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Combine yeast mixture, 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup flour over work surface. Turn dough onto surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Step 4
    Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts until doubled in bluk. (about 1 hour)
  • Step 5
    Punch down. Pat dough into an 8 inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Step 6
    Poke holes in dough at 1 inch intervals with the handle of a wooden spoon.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle dough with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and rosemary.
  • Step 8
    Drizzle evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Step 9
    Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until golden. Cut focaccia into 8 wedges.

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